April 9 - ** ME Group International MEGPM.L shares up 6.5% at 151 pence
** Vending machine operator to install Wash.ME laundry machines at retailer ASDA sites under new partnership agreement
** Partnership supports ME Group's growth strategy, company says
** Co aims to install more than 1,300 Wash.ME laundry machines in FY 2026, with a long-term target of over 20,000 machines globally
** As of Wednesday's close, stock had fallen about 1.66% this year
(Reporting by Roshni Srivastava in Bengaluru)
((roshni.srivastava@thomsonreuters.com))